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Aug. 21, 1.945.

J.ILLJCNN PACKAGE Filed sept. 1, 1944 Patented Aug.` 21, 1945 M'UNNITED"STATES PATENT oFFicc PACKAG. y Jeanette Illion, Newark, Applicationseptember 1, 1944, .seal N- 552,341

4 Claims.

This invention relates to packages and more particularly to a packagingmeans on which clothing or other garments may be' placed and then formedinto a convenient, compact parcel for storage and/or transportation.

Among the objects of this invention is the provision of a simple andconvenient package wherein clothing or other garments may be kept incompact parcel form and in suchnmanner `that wrinkling and creasing ofthe articles are practically negligible.

A further object of this invention is to provide a packagingmeans onwhich clothing or other garments may be placed, then rolled into aconvenient, compact parcel and conveniently secured in tubular form.

More specifically, it is an object of this invention `to provide a sheetof packaging material upon which clothing or other garments may beplaced and then rolled into convenient tubular form, suitable tabs beingprovided to permit folding against the edges of the roll to form endwalls and means for conveniently securing these end walls in place.

Other, further and`more specific objects of this invention will becomereadily apparent to persons skilled in the art from a consideration ofthe following description when taken in conjunctionv with theaccompanyingdrawing wherein:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of my novel packaging means in unrolled form.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing my package in rolled form.

Fig. 3 is a fragmental view along line 3 3 of Fig. 1.

Fig 4 is a fragmental view showing one ofthe tabs that are folded toform the ends of the package roll.

My invention comprises a substantially rectangular sheet 2 of paper orother suitable packaging material, having the dove-tailed ap or closure4 at one end. Tabs 6 and 8, preferably of approximately circular formand possessing more rigidity than the material of sheet2, extend fromopposite sides of sheet 2 near the end I0 opposite ap 4. These tabs 6and 8 may be integral with sheet 2, but it is preferable to constructthese tabs 1 of more rigid material and attach same to sheet 2 bysuitable adhesive. One of these tabs 8 is perforatedV approximately nearits center and through this perforation'is passed a string or cord I2,one end I4 ofthe cord being knotted to limit its movement. The other tab6 is provided with t a narrow slit I6.

In using my device, a dress or other garment I8 (shown in dotted lines)is placed in the position shown.inFig. l. Thel end tabs 6 and'il arethen folded at substantially right angles to sheet 2, as shown in Fig.1, and the loose end of the cord I2 is passed into the slit I6 of tab 6and drawn taut.

`The packaging means and contents are then rolled into tubular form, thedove-tail flap 4 being passed into the slit 20 to secure the parcelagainst unrolling.

In the illustration shown'in the drawing and heretofore described, thepackage in tubular form is substantially cylindrical and having asection in conformity with the substantially circular tabs whenpositioned to .form the end walls of the package. If desired, tabs ofother configurations, for example oval, may be used and the tubular formof the package made to correspond with such tabs. By having these Vtabsof sufficient rigidity, there is afforded to the package rollcorresponding lrigidity to retain its shape when in storage andtransportation. y

From the foregoing, it will be seen that my novel packaging means may beused with simple operation. It affords adequate protection to thecontents. The package may be opened by lmerely withdrawing the flap fromthe slit 20 and then unrolling. The garment can then be readily removed.y

This package admits of reuse.

The present invention is not limited to the specific details set forthin the foregoing examples which should be construed as illustrative andnot by way of limitation, and in view of the numerous modificationswhich may be effected therein without departing from the spirit andscope of this invention, it is desired that only such limitations beimposedv as are indicated in the appended claims. l

I claim as my invention:

l. A package comprising an approximately rectangular sheet of materialhaving closure means at one end, a tab on each side of said sheet at theother end, said tabs being adapted to fold against and form end wallsfor the tube formed by rolling the sheet in tubular form,`a stringhaving a length at least as great as the width of said sheet andconnected to one tab, lthe other tab having a slit' adapted to receivesaid string, and a slit in said sheet between the ends thereof adaptedt0 receive said closure means.

2. A package comprising `an approximately rectangular sheet of materialhaving .a flap of dovetail shape at one end, a substantially rigid tabextending from each side of said sheet at the other end, said tabs beingadapted to fold against and form end Walls for the tube formed byrolling the sheet in tubular form, a string having a length at least asgreat as the width of said sheet and connected to one tab, the other tabhaving a slit adapted to receive said string, and a slit in said sheetbetween the ends thereof adapted to receive said ap.

3. A package comprising an approximately rectangular sheet of paperhaving a ap closure at one end, a tab of more rigid paper extending fromeach side of said sheet at the other end, said tabs being adapted tofold against and form end walls for the tube formed by rolling the sheetin tubular form, a string having a length at least as great as the widthof said sheet and connected to one tab, the other tab having a slitadapted to receive said string, and a slit in said sheet between theends thereof adapted to receive said flap.

4. A package comprising an approximately rectangular sheet of paperhaving a nap of dovetail shape at one end, a substantially circular tabof more rigid paper extending from each side of said sheet at the otherend, said tabs being adapted to fold against and form end Walls for thetube formed by rolling the sheetl in tubular form, a string having alengthat least as great as the width of said sheet and connected to onetab, the other tab having a slit adapted to receive said string, and aslit in said sheet between the ends thereof adapted to receive saidflap.

JEANE'IIE ILLION.

